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Dejan Žagar

Dejan Žagar Wedding Photography

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Dejan Žagar is an award winning international wedding photographer based in Europe. His unique talent lies in capturing candid moments, imbued with raw and authentic emotions.

3 WPJA Spotlight

A wedding photo captures the happy couple in an edgy urban setting, standing under a bridge in the scenic city of Ljubljana, Slovenia.
2024 Spotlight Round 8
A newlywed couple poses in front of a vibrant red building at Monte Rosso Istra after their ceremony, holding hands and walking.
2024 Spotlight Round 8
Newlyweds smiling on a train with guests amidst breathtaking scenery, capturing the beauty and adventure of their wedding day at the glacier of Mount Blanc.
2024 Spotlight Round 8
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22 Awards for Documentary Wedding Photography

Ljubljana Slovenia wedding photo of guests using a photo booth with props at the reception
2020 v02 Photography Competition
A Slovenia Wedding reception image of the Groom throwing a water instead of garter
2020 v02 Photography Competition
Smlednik wedding venue - Ljubljana, Slovenia wedding photographer: Ooops. I guess there is no garter there
2019 v17 Photography Competition
Church in Lenti, Hungary - after the ceremony photography | Confetti for the groom and rice for the bride
2019 v14 Photography Competition
Photography of Getting to the wedding ceremony - Teatro Umberto Giordano - Foggia, Italy | Last details before walking in to the ceremony
2019 v14 Photography Competition
Wedding Photography at the Home of the Bride - Murska Sobota, Slovenia - Bridemaids and bride cleaning what was under the carpet
2019 v14 Photography Competition
Slovenia wedding reception photgraphy at the cake - Photographer: "Looks likes cake was very tasty (and also the kisses)!"
2019 v12 Photography Competition
Wedding reception photography - Dvorec Rakičan - Slovenia | Bride coming for the groom that is lying on the grass outside with bottle
2019 v12 Photography Competition
Wedding reception photos - hotel Zovko | Girls party hard at the wedding reception under lights - Slow shutter wedding photography
2019 v12 Photography Competition
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23 Diamond Awards for Engagement Portraits

A skillfully captured image by a talented WPJA photographer at the picturesque Začret in Slovenia. The engaged couple is standing within an abandoned house, expertly framed from the outside through broken glass.
Diamond Awards 2024 v78
This captivating pre-wedding image captures a loving couple framed by dark silhouetted branches, standing in a perfect spot of light at Lipica, Slovenia.
Diamond Awards 2024 v78
A WPJA photographer captures a delightful scene at Zbiljsko jezero, Slovenia, where a loving couple is enveloped by graceful swans in the river as they share a tender embrace.
Diamond Awards 2024 v78
An engaged couple, who happen to be archeologists, are captured in a creative shot by a professional wedding photographer against the stunning backdrop of the Polhograjska Graščina in Slovenia. The historic stone work frames the couple in the corners.
Diamond Awards 2024 v78
Expertly captured by a WPJA photographer at the Celje Industry Zone in Slovenia, this image features a soon-to-be-wed couple gazing into each other's eyes amidst a unique backdrop of alleyway arches and shipping boxes.
Diamond Awards 2024 v78
A WPJA photographer captured an enchanting image at Park Tivoli in Ljubljana, Slovenia, featuring a soon-to-be married couple playfully gazing into their future, surrounded by trees.
Diamond Awards 2024 v78
Artistic capture by a renowned WPJA photographer in Ormož, Slovenia, featuring an engaged couple in an abandoned barn. Soft window light beautifully illuminates the pair, captured in a minimalist, off-center composition.
Diamond Awards 2024 v78
A striking composition by a WPJA photographer captures a couple in their pre-wedding portrait session at Park Tivoli, Ljubljana. The engaged duo playfully poses on a playground gym accented by bold red ropes.
Diamond Awards 2024 v78
A picturesque pose as the soon-to-be Mr. and Mrs. stand gracefully beside a boat on the tranquil Slivniški ribniki in Slovenia, captured by a talented WPJA photographer from a unique high angle perspective.
Diamond Awards 2024 v78
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41 Awards from the Artistic Guild of Wedding Photojournalists

Krumpak, Slovenia creatively framed wedding photo from the place of Civil ceremony in the castle of the Bride and groom being observed by the lady on the painting, while the gentleman on the painting is observing the photographer
2020 v04 Artistic Guild
Banovci, Slovenia creative open field wedding portrait of the Groom and bride standing on the wheat field
2020 v04 Artistic Guild
Grape Hotel, Wroclaw, Poland creative wedding detail image of the Grooms sign and confetti on his shoes are really showing that he is married now
2020 v04 Artistic Guild
Slovenia wedding photographer captured this portrait of a couple standing in a wheat field near Radovljica
2020 v03 Artistic Guild
Izlake, Slovenia wedding portrait of a couple ouside the church with their VW beatle in the background
2020 v03 Artistic Guild
Portorož, Slovenia artistic wedding portrait of a couple standing at the pier at sunset with a reflection from the sea water
2020 v03 Artistic Guild
Postojna Cave, Slovenia bride and groom posing during a portrait session showing the Couple in the big cave
2020 v03 Artistic Guild
Slovenia wedding photographer captured this newywed portrait of the coupe's silhouette on the walls of Postojna Cave
2020 v03 Artistic Guild
Artistic Polje Planina, Slovenia wedding photo of newlyweds on the carriage on the water surface with the reflection when one of the horses spot the reflection of themself and got scared
2020 v03 Artistic Guild
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4 TOP Wedding Photographer Titles

The WPJA proudly recognizes Dejan Žagar as a TOP International Wedding Photographer. Members holding the most contest points at the end of each year are ranked as TOP Wedding Photographers or, in some cases POY - Photographer of the Year.

Wedding Elopement Multiple Picture Galleries (1)

Dejan Žagar chronicles small weddings and elopements from beginning to end. In this sense, it is no different from any other wedding day. The emphasis is on documenting key moments, capturing spontaneous displays of emotion, and telling the real story behind the elopement day. Below are wedding elopement story awards for Dejan Žagar.

A couple embraces in front of ancient ruins during their elopement in Chamonix, with lush greenery and scenic park views creating a picturesque backdrop.
Chamonix, France Elopement Photo Story Award

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